Sales Executive

Walker Lovell

Deutschland

Remote

EUR 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Strong base + uncapped commission

Long-term incentives

Autonomy in role

Access to a differentiated ingredient portfolio

Job summary

A leading innovator in health & nutrition is seeking a Sales Executive to drive ingredient sales across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This role requires a native-level speaker of German and professional English, along with over five years of B2B sales experience in the functional ingredients sector. You'll be responsible for building market entry strategies and engaging directly with supplement brands. This position offers a strong base salary plus uncapped commission and the chance to define your strategy in a science-led environment.

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in B2B sales within the functional ingredients sector.
Proven ability to convert technical ingredient sales.
Strong understanding of formulation and delivery systems.

Responsibilities

Build and lead ingredient sales across the DACH region.
Engage with supplement brands and food producers.
Position technical solutions in ingredients and formulations.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Technical engagement

Market growth

Commercial drive

Fluent in German and professional English

Job description

Overview

Drive growth in high-value functional ingredients for health & nutrition leaders. This is your chance to take ownership of a newly created DACH territory, representing a science-led global innovator in health and nutrition ingredients. With a portfolio spanning bioactive compounds, custom blends, and advanced delivery formats, you’ll connect directly with decision-makers shaping the next generation of supplements and functional foods.

Location: Germany (Remote)

Travel: Regular travel across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Compensation: Strong base + uncapped commission, with long-term performance incentives

What’s on offer

Strong base + uncapped commission with long-term incentives tied to regional performance
Greenfield commercial role — full autonomy to define your strategy and client base
Access to a differentiated ingredient portfolio across nutraceuticals, functional foods, and dietary supplements
Fast-scaling business — 5x growth in five years, now going public and accelerating European expansion
Science-first culture backed by robust R&D, technical support, and full-service manufacturing capabilities

Why this business

A confidential global player in the health & nutrition sector, this company is investing heavily in European growth. With next-generation ingredient innovation, formulation expertise, and a proven manufacturing platform, they partner with leading brands to bring differentiated products to market. You’ll join a high-performance team where commercial excellence and technical credibility go hand in hand.

What you’ll be doing

Build and lead ingredient sales across the DACH region — from market entry strategy to signed agreements
Engage directly with supplement brands, functional food producers, and contract manufacturers
Position technical solutions in ingredients, formulations, and delivery formats to meet customer goals
Guide clients from technical validation through to commercial close, backed by in-house R&D expertise

What you’ll bring

Native-level German and professional English
5+ years’ B2B sales experience in functional ingredients, nutraceuticals, or dietary supplement sectors
Proven ability to grow markets and convert technical, high-value ingredient sales
Strong understanding of formulation, product development, and delivery systems
Commercial drive, credibility with technical buyers, and a track record of closing in regulated markets

Who this suits

You’re a commercially minded ingredient specialist who thrives on autonomy and technical engagement. You understand the health & nutrition value chain, speak the language of formulators and brand managers, and are ready to own growth in one of Europe’s most dynamic regions.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

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